sleuth
|sleuth|
B2
/sluːθ/
detective work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sleuth' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'slóð,' where 'slóð' meant 'track' or 'trail.'
Historical Evolution
'slóð' transformed into the Middle English word 'sleuth,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sleuth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'track or trail,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detective or investigator.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a detective or investigator.
The sleuth solved the mystery in record time.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to act as a detective; to investigate or search for information.
She sleuthed around the office to find the missing document.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35